Quick answers
- Does Charles S. Pipkin Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles S. Pipkin Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles S. Pipkin Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 381 Original Medicare patients and 922 services for Charles S. Pipkin Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles S. Pipkin Iii's NPI number?
- 1780683144. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles S. Pipkin Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 381 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 922 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)265 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)176 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)138 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (72040)46 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Charles S. Pipkin Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles S. Pipkin Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-San MarcosSan Marcos, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450272
- Guadalupe Regional Medical CenterSeguin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450104
- Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450007
- South Texas Spine and Surgical HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450856
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles S. Pipkin Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12602 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 212Live Oak, TX 78233 (210) 657‑6948
- 861 Landa StNew Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 609‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles S. Pipkin Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Texas Spinal Clinic, P.A.19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Live Oak
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Live Oak, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Texas Spinal Clinic, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780683144 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians